Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Exhibitions Development Assistant to join our team for our Africa/Egypt project. The Exhibitions Development Assistant will support various phases of exhibition development, providing essential administrative and project-based assistance. This is a full-time, 3-year term position, reporting to the Museum Exhibitions Development Director, with an anticipated start date in August 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule internal meetings for museum staff, ensuring detailed notes are taken during team discussions.

• Participate in brainstorming and ideation meetings.

• Arrange and manage travel logistics for team members.

• Provide support in the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for selecting major partners and vendors.

• Coordinate communications with other departments and divisions throughout the museum

• .Manage digital assets using platforms such as Grav,NetX, Filer 1, Dropbox, Google Sites, and Google Drive

• .Maintain division records, including computer inventories, conference participation, tours and presentations, and travel

• .Archive Exhibits Development documents for completed projects.

• Assist in the object-selection process, including photography and note-taking.

• Enter object data into the exhibition’s EMu object database.

• Conduct online photo research and arrange for permissions and payments.

• Assemble visual reference materials for use in illustrations, replications, interactives, media pieces, dioramas, and immersive environments.

• Participate in brainstorming and ideation meetings.

• Annotate and organize video footage.

• Transcribe audio recordings from interviews.

• Collect visitor studies data to inform visitor-experience goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the liberal arts, fine arts, or sciences

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Experience working in a professional, commercial, academic, or institutional setting

• College coursework or a minor in African or African-American history, arts, or culture

• Familiarity with and interest in the contemporary cultures of African, African diaspora, or Chicago-area African-American communities

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant exhibition projects within a dynamic and creative environment. If you meet the qualifications and are eager to bring your skills to our Africa/Egypt project, we encourage you to apply.

The Field Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity, and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges.

At the Field Museum, we are dedicated to making our career website and recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you encounter any difficulty when using or accessing our online application, or if you need a reasonable accommodation for completing your application, participating in interviews, or any other part of the selection process, please reach out to us at accessibility@fieldmuseum.org.